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Important SHINE Announcement!
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Please note, SHINE has been postponed. The new date is February 27-March 1, 2009. Check back and look in the next issue of Tarheel Talk for more info.
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 Whether you are new to WMU or have been involved for decades, our goal with this site is to provide up-to-date information that is useful for you in your missions endeavors. WMU is the premier resource for learning about, doing and living missions. We offer a wide variety of hands-on mission and ministry opportunities as well as opportunities for friendship, spiritual growth and leadership development. If you look arou nd our site, you’ll find we have something for everyone – there’s a place for you in WMU! Please feel free to contact us if we can help you with anything!
Learn why we do missions here.
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WMU NC has so many exciting things happening right now that it is hard to keep up with it all! To make it easy, we have put together a "brochure" with brief blurbs about most of the new ventures. Check it out!
(It is in two parts, so be sure to download both.)
Coming Right Up main page | Coming Right Up insert
Get ready for Missions Extravaganza! The registration form, promotional poster and some preliminary information are available here. More information will be posted soon.
 Young women ages 18-29 are invited to participate in SHINE, a unique missions event for young women, at University Hills Baptist Church in Charlotte. Expect the unexpected! You've never been to a retreat like this. Find out more here!
NOTE: SHINE has been rescheduled. The new dates are February 27-March 1. We hope to see you there!
 Do you know an outstanding Acteen? If you are an Acteen leader or WMU director, you may nominate outstanding Acteens to serve on the NC Acteens Advisory Panel. This a great opportunity. Visit the Advisory Panel page for more information. The nomination form is due April 15, 2009.
 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering materials will be sent to churches after October 1. Quantities of envelopes, prayer guides and posters sent will be based on orders placed in 2007. An order card will be included for additional materials. Churches that did not order materials last year will receive a sample packet with order card to place an order. WMU NC distributes only the envelopes, prayer guides and posters for the offering. Click here to request these materials. Find more info, including how to request other promotional materials, here or see below.
 WMU NC is teaming up with NC Baptist Men to bring you The Power of One: NC Youth Missions Conference March 27-29, 2009, at Fort Caswell. Hear music provided by Brandon Heath, GMA's 2008 New Artist of the Year, and inspiring messages from Taylor Field of the Graffiti Church in New York City and Cheryl Allen of Door of Hope in Johannesburg, South Africa. More info...
 WMU NC is in the process of updating our database of church leaders. We need up-to-date contact information to ensure our leaders receive important information to aid them in their roles. By November 11, please make sure your church WMU leaders' information has been submitted. There are two ways to submit it. Please download this form for instructions.
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 This year Woman's Missionary Union of North Carolina reinstituted the Heck-Jones® Offering to raise support for its missions and ministry endeavors. While February 11 -17 was designated the Week of Prayer and Heck-Jones® Offering promotion, WMU NC still needs your support. God continues to provide for WMU NC in remarkable ways, and we hope you will consider being a part of His provision.
Your church can promote the Heck-Jones® Offering at any time of the year. Please read more about the offering, what it supports and how you can get involved here. Offering resources are also available on that page.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering materials will be sent to churches after October 1. Quantities of envelopes, prayer guides and posters sent will be based on orders placed in 2007. An order card will be included for additional materials. Churches that did not order materials last year will receive a sample packet with order card to place an order. WMU NC distributes only the envelopes, prayer guides and posters for the offering. Churches needing other materials will need to contact the following:
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IMB - 800.999.3113 for
- International Missions Emphasis DVD
- “Your Church on Mission with God” flyer
- LMCO Banner
- Maps
(See Pastors Guide or Missions Leaders Guide for more free and cost items)
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National WMU - 800.968.7301 or www.wmustore.com for
- Bulletin Covers—Product # W083118, $11.99 for pkg of 100
- International Mission Study
- Promotion Kit—W083103--$12.99
- Age Level Studies (Adults, Youth and Children)
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Click here to request offering materials or here to find out more information about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
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The Members' Connection is live! You can use this tool to submit project ideas, missions opportunities, and personal and missionary prayer requests as well as see those others have posted. You can search for "buddies" and participate in forums. In short, you can connect with others across the state for ideas, advice, fellowship, partnership, prayer support and more. The Connection is continuing to be developed and will have increased functionality in the future, so you will want to check back often and find even more useful tools for you in your missions endeavors! Click here to register for the community.
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Anointing - Ask for the anointing of the Holy Spirit that our missionaries will operate in the Spirit’s Power.
To find specific prayer requests from our NC missionaries and other prayer resources, visit our "Pray" section.
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| For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. |
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Since many of you have asked for copies of the Executive Director's report and Nancy Curtis' speech given at Missions Extravaganza, we have posted them here for you to download. Feel free to share them with anyone who might like to read them.
You may listen to an audio version of the Executive Director's report here.
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The ladies at Wingate Church began a prayer shawl ministry about three years ago. As each shawl is completed and brought to the group, the ladies lay hands on the shawl and pray for the recipient. The recipient might be someone who is grieving over the loss of a child or spouse or is suffering from an illness or another kind of grief or loss. When the shawl is delivered, it is wrapped around the recipient with the words that the shawl is to be a reminder that God cares and loves her and that the ladies of the prayer shawl ministry are also lifting her up in prayer. These women "live the call", showing Christ's love through prayer and action.
Nominate a group/individual who is "Living the Call" in your community to be spotlighted here. Read more stories of women who daily live the call here.
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NC Youth Missions Conference - The Power of One
The NC Youth Missions Conference will be held March 27-29, 2009. The theme for this event is “The Power of One”. Looking at the story in John 6 about the boy with the five loaves of bread and two fish, youth will discover how God can use even one person to do incredible things. The NC Youth Missions Conference will feature Brandon Heath, GMA’s 2008 New Artist of the Year; Taylor Field from Graffiti Church in New York City; and Cheryl Allen with Door of Hope in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bring your youth to be challenged and inspired by the music and message they will present. |
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International Missions Emphasis/Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
 It's that time of year - time to prepare for the International Missions Emphasis in your church. Offering materials will be sent to churches after October 1. Quantities of envelopes, prayer guides and posters sent will be based on orders placed in 2007. An order card will be included for additional materials. Churches that did not order materials last year will receive a sample packet with order card to place an order. WMU NC distributes only the envelopes, prayer guides and posters for the offering. Click here to request these materials. (Other materials come from national WMU or the International Mission Board.) Learn more here about the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and how your giving supports international missions throughout the year, across the world.
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Curtain Call: North Carolina's Creative Ministries Festival
 This is a great learning opportunity for all involved with creative ministries and for mission teams preparing for trips or projects. It covers crafts, drama, puppets, clowning, technology and more. The next Curtain Call event is March 14. Don't miss out! Click here for more info.
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Wanted: Outstanding NC Acteens!
 Do you know an outstanding Acteen? If you are an Acteen leader or WMU director, you may nominate outstanding Acteens to serve on the NC Acteens Advisory Panel. This a great opportunity. Panelists meet other outstanding NC Acteens, plan NC Acteens & youth state events, attend the panel retreat, participate in NC Acteens camp and are featured in Tarheel Talk. Visit the Advisory Panel page for more information. The nomination form is due April 15, 2009.
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SHINE - A Unique Missions Event for Young Women
NOTE: SHINE has been rescheduled for February 27-March 1, 2009.
Plans are being made for a retreat especially for young women ages 18-29. The event is being planned by young women for young women and will focus on personal spiritual growth and involvement in missions and provide lots of fun and fellowship. There will be times of worship, Bible study, fellowship and hands-on missions as well as breakout sessions to learn about issues young women face and how they can be a light in their world. The retreat will take place at University Hills Church in Charlotte. Check out the flyer and registration form/info sheet for more info! |
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